Romney ticket plans central Florida visits

Every square inch of real estate in the city square was taken up by supporters of the Romney-Ryan ticket.

"What kind of country are we going to be? What sort of people are going to be? What kind of country are we leaving behind? That's why we need to get this country back on the right track," Ryan told supporters Thursday.

While there were a few supporters of President Barack Obama across the street, the vast majority of the people in the crowd didn't have to be convinced.

"Pretty much told us everything we want to hear. He's our guy," said one supporter.

"I want us to take a new path, a better path. One that works better for all of us," said another supporter.

Much of Ryan's message was about the impact Obama's health care plan will have on Medicare.

Ryan and his supporters said they'll advocate a new plan all together.

"The best way to save Medicare is to repeal Obamacare, and that's what we're going to do," said Ryan.

Ryan stressed less federal government control and more initiatives to appeal to small business growth.

Ryan said Medicare and Social Security should be left alone for people already getting it, and for people 55 years old and up. Others, he said, should prepare for changes needed to make the programs last.

Meanwhile, GOP presidential candidate Mitt Romney will join Ryan at a campaign event in Daytona Beach at the start of Biketoberfest.

On Friday, Romney will lead a rally at the Bandshell at 8:30 a.m. Tickets are available at select campaign offices.